I set out to make a DIY plaid pattern paper and decided to use watercoloring.
Why using watercolors, you'd ask?Imperfection is what I can easily strive for.

I rely on this stamp set"Basic Stripes" although you can totally freehand paint your own plaid/stripes.

With watercoloring, the stripes do not have to be perfectly lined up and
the colors can be opaque and splotchy. It's a easy and fun way to try
stamping a s plaid.

I started out with the soft colors (mainly the blue, yellow, green) and then I added the grey. That's when I thought that I "ruined" the project!!! It didn't look nice at all with the grey at first... However, I persevered and stamped the bright colors (red and navy blue). That completely changed the look! Now when you look at it, the grey actually compliments the color palette and makes all the colors stand out!
So, that's my little "finding".

With the gold-embossed deer image from "Comfort and Joy" (Winnie and Walter), I added a layer of vellum and strings. I really want to show off the homespun, retro feel of the plaid background.

I strongly encourage you to try water-coloring stripes/plaid. I know you will have lots of fun like I did. Do make sure that you keep the watercolors somewhat dry, otherwise, when you stamp the next color, it may become all muddled!

Hi Virginia this challange is amazing , and you made it so interesting with your creative fablous cards. I didn't know we have a limit up to 4 so please could you remove my entery number 49 , it does allow me to deleted from my end .

How to Play

This monthly card-making challenge blog will run for 18 days and there will be a SPOTLIGHT feature of Top 10 Favorites on the 25th. Any style and levels are most welcome!

Goals:

1. to foster the love of stamping/card making among the on line community

2. to grow as a stamper/card-maker regardless of level and experience

3. to make new friends and encourage the camaraderie amongst the participants/blog followers.

You are encouraged to link up as many as projects as you like. Cards with paper, stamps and inks involved are welcome! If the linked project is not related to the challenge, it will be deleted. Don't have a blog? No problem! Any link (Flickr, FB page, Splitcoaststampers, Pinterest...) is welcome!

The Top 5 selection criteria will be based on: 1. Originality (30%)2. Execution (30%)3. Craftsmanship (20%)4. Presentation (10%) 5. Wow factor (10%)Among the Top 10 Fav, there will be a random draw for a lucky (and talented) winner who will then receive the top prize. In order to qualify for the top prize, your project has to be NEW (not linking back to a previously made project). You are welcome to combine other challenges, please limit to your total number of challenges no more than 4.

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